G31DE

User Manual

Version 1.0
Published February 2009
Copyright2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................... 5
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Package Contents ..........................................................

Specifications ................................................................
Motherboard Layout ........................................................
I/O Panel .........................................................................

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6
10
11

2 Installation ..................................................... 12
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 12
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 12
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 13
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................... 15
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 16
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 17
2.7 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 18
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .................................. 20
2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide ......................... 24
2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 25
2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 26
2.12 Driver Installation Guide .............................................. 26
2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology .................................... 26

3 BIOS SSETUP
ETUP UTILITY .......................................... 27
3.1 Introduction .....................................................................
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .....................................................
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ....................................................
3.2 Main Screen ...................................................................
3.3 Smart Screen .................................................................
3.4 Advanced Screen ............................................................
3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ............................................
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ................................................
3.4.4 IDE Configuration ..................................................
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...........................................
3.4.6 Floppy Configuration .............................................
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ..........................................
3.4.8 USB Configuration ................................................
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ......................
3.6 Boot Screen ...................................................................
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ...................................
3.7 Security Screen ..............................................................
3.8 Exit Screen ....................................................................

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4 Software Support .......................................... 45

4.1 Install Operating System ................................................
4.2 Support CD Information ...................................................
4.2.1 Running Support CD .............................................
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .........................................................
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................
4.2.4 Contact Information ...............................................

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock G31DE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRocks consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRocks commitment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step
guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to
BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 PPack
ack
age Contents
ackage
ASRock G31DE Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm)
ASRock G31DE Quick Installation Guide
ASRock G31DE Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One I/O Panel Shield

1.2

Specifications

Platform
CPU

Chipset
Memory

Expansion Slot

Graphics

Audio
LAN

Rear Panel I/O

- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm

- LGA 775 for Intel CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM
2 Duo / Pentium Dual Core / Celeron Dual Core / Celeron,
supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core
Wolfdale processors
- Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs
(see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports EM64T CPU
- Northbridge: Intel G31
- Southbridge: Intel ICH7
- Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)
- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(see CAUTION 5)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
- 3 x PCI slots
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
- Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0
- Max. shared memory 384MB (see CAUTION 7)
- 5.1 CH Windows VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
(Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111DL
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x VGA Port
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

OS

- 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and

Hot Plug functions) (see CAUTION 8)
- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Print port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 9)
- 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports Plug and Play
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports Smart BIOS
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
- ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10)
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11)
- Instant Boot
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- CPU Temperature Sensing
- Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
- Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /

Certifications

VistaTM 64-bit compliant

- FCC, CE, WHQL

Connector

BIOS Feature

Support CD
Unique Feature

Hardware
Monitor

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even
cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at
your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.

CAUTION!
1.

FSB1600-CPU will operate in overclocking mode. Under this situation,

2.

PCIE frequency will also be overclocked to 120MHz.

About the setting of Hyper Threading Technology, please check page

3.

32.
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

4.

Untied Overclocking Technology on page 26 for details.

This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation.

5.

Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its
corresponding memory support frequency.
CPU FSB Frequency
1600
1333
1066
800

Memory Support Frequency

DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 *
DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066 *
DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066
DDR2 667, DDR2 800

* When you use a FSB1600-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at

DDR2 960 if you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module. When you use
a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR2 1000 if you
adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module.
6.

* DDR2 1066 memory module will operate in overclocking mode.

Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows XP
and Windows VistaTM. For Windows XP 64-bit and Windows VistaTM 64-

7.

bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and

8.

is subject to change. Please check Intel website for the latest information.
Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide on page 25 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector

9.

directly.
Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft Windows

VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

10. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows
environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

11. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,

Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers
unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing
computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
12. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system
or damage the CPU.
13. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC
system.

1.3 Motherboard Layout

2

4
19.1cm (7.5 in)

PS2
Mouse

PS2
Keyboard

FSB800

Top:
Line In

Bottom:
Mic In

Center:
Line Out

30.5cm (12.0 in)

Intel
G31
Chipset

PWR_FAN1

G31DE

31

DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

CPU_FAN1

ATX12V1

DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

VGA1

FSB1600
DDR2 1066
Dual Channel

COM1
USB 2.0
T: USB2
B: USB3
USB 2.0
T: USB0 Top:
RJ-45
B: USB1

FSB800

PS2_USB_PWR1

CMOS
Battery

30

CLRCMOS1

29

PCIE1

28

IDE1

LAN
PHY

PCIE2

RoHS

27

PCIE3
Super
IO

25

SATAII_1

24

HDMI_SPDIF1

4Mb
BIOS

PCI3
FLOPPY1

IR1

23

10

22

USB6_7

21

PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper
ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)
775-Pin CPU Socket
North Bridge Controller
2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots
(Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow)
ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue)
Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
South Bridge Controller
Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Orange)
Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Orange)
Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red)
Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red)
Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1,
Purple)
System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange)
BIOS SPI Chip

20 19 18

17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

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SPEAKER1

PANEL 1
PLED PWRBTN

USB4_5

LPT1

15
16

11
12

HD_AUDIO1

6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

SATAII_2

PCI2
AUDIO
CODEC

1
2
3
4
5

10
SATAII_4

CD1

SATAII_3

Intel
ICH7

PCI1

26

CHA_FAN1

17

1
HDLED RESET

16 15 14

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
Infrared Module Header (IR1)
Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple)
Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
Front Panel Audio Header
(HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
HDMI_SPDIF Header
(HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow)
Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2)
PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

1.4 I/O PPanel

anel
1

4
5
6

10
1
2
*3
4
5

PS/2
USB
LAN
Line

Mouse Port (Green)

2.0 Ports (USB23)
RJ-45 Port
In (Light Blue)

Line Out (Lime)

6
7
8
9

Microphone (Pink)
USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
VGA Port
COM Port

10

PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity/Link LED
Status
Description

Off
No Activity
Blinking Data Activity

Status

Off
Orange
Green

SPEED LED
Description

10Mbps connection
100Mbps connection
1Gbps connection

ACT/LINK SPEED
LED
LED

LAN Port

* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.
For Windows XP:
After restarting your computer, you will find Mixer tool on your system. Please select Mixer
ToolBox

, click Enable playback multi-streaming, and click ok. Choose 2CH or

4CH and then you are allowed to select Realtek HDA Primary output to use Rear Speaker
and Front Speaker, or select Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output to use front panel audio. Then
reboot your system.
For Windows VistaTM:
After restarting your computer, please double-click Realtek HD Audio Manager on the
system tray. Set Speaker Configuration to Quadraphonic or Stereo. Click Device
advanced settings, choose Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio
streams simultaneously, and click ok. Then reboot your system.

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Chapter 2 Installation
G31DE is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.5", 30.5 x 19.1 cm) motherboard. Before you
install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER
place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use
a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle
components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.

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2.3 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.

775-Pin Socket Overview

Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
CPU Marked Corner
Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging
the lever by depressing
Lift Lever Up to 90
Corner
down and out on the Socket
hookMarked
to clear
retention tab.

Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees.

black line

black line

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
marked with black lines.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated

Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.
Pin1
orientation
key notch

orientation
key notch

Pin1
alignment key

alignment key

775-Pin Socket
775-LAND CPU

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For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket

by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket
and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap):
Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to
assist in removal.
1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab
under retention tab of load lever.

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2.4

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.
Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU
to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal
interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.
Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with
each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see
page 10, No. 31).
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of
your CPU fan and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center
of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2.

Step 3.
Step 4.

Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure

fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard
(CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 31).
Align fasteners with the motherboard
throughholes.
Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
down on fastener caps with thumb to install
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,

the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5.
Step 6.

Connect fan header with the CPU fan

connector on the motherboard.
Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure
cable does not interfere with fan operation or
contact other components.

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2.5 Installation of Memor y Modules (DIMM)

G31DE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you
always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)
memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory
Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
1.

It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;

otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2.

If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory

modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1.
Step 2.

Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break
on the slot.

notch
break

notch
break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3.

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Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots:
PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot),
the onboard VGA will be disabled. If you install the add-on PCI Express
VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the Internal Graphics
Mode Select BIOS option to [Enabled], the onboard VGA will be enabled,
and the primary screen will be onboard VGA.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1.

Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.

Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.7 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is Short. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is Open. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are Short when jumper cap is
placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper
Setting
PS2_USB_PWR1
2_3
1_2

Description
Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.10 No. 1)
+5VSB (standby) for PS/2
+5V
+5VSB
or USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
Clear CMOS
(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)
(see p.10 No. 8)

2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system
setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,
please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power
supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short 2 pins on
CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.

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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!

FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.10 No. 22)

FLOPPY1

Pin1

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No. 7)

PIN1

IDE1

connect the black end

connect the blue end
to the IDE devices
to the motherboard
80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable

(SATAII_3: see p.10, No. 10)

(SATAII_4: see p.10, No. 11)

SATAII_4

(SATAII_2: see p.10, No. 12)

SATAII_2

(SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 13)

SATAII_3

Serial ATAII Connectors

SATAII_1

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATA (SATA)

Data Cable

Either end of the SATA data cable

can be connected to the SATA /
SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on the motherboard.

(Optional)

Serial ATA (SATA)

Power Cable
(Optional)

These Serial ATAII (SATAII)

connectors support SATAII
or SATA hard disk for internal
storage devices. The current
SATAII interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

connect to the SATA HDD

power connector
connect to the
power supply

Please connect the black end of

SATA power cable to the power
connector on each drive. Then
connect the white end of SATA
power cable to the power
connector of the power supply.

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USB 2.0 Headers

USB_PWR
P-7
P+7
GND
DUMMY

(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.10 No. 18)
1

GND
P+6
P-6
USB_PWR

Besides four default USB 2.0

ports on the I/O panel, there are
two USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.

USB_PWR
P-5
P+5
GND
DUMMY

(9-pin USB4_5)
(see p.10 No. 19)

1
GND
P+4
P-4
USB_PWR

Infrared Module Header

IRTX
+5V
DUMMY

(5-pin IR1)
(see p.10 No. 20)

1
GND
IRRX

Print Port Header

AFD#
ERROR#
PINIT#
SLIN#

(25-pin LPT1)

This is an interface for print

GND

(see p.10 No. 21)

1

SPD7
SPD6 ACK#
SPD5
BUSY
SPD4
PE
SPD3
SLCT
SPD2
SPD1
SPD0
STB#

Internal Audio Connector

(4-pin CD1)

CD1

(CD1: see p.10 No. 25)

CD-L
GND
GND
CD-R

Front Panel Audio Header

GND
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
OUT_RET

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

This header supports an

optional wireless transmitting
and receiving infrared module.

(see p.10 No. 23)

1
OUT2_L
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L

port cable that allows

convenient connection of printer
devices.

This connector allows you

to receive stereo audio input
from sound sources such as
a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
This is an interface for front
panel audio cable that allows
convenient connection and
control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

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D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You dont
need to connect them for AC97 audio panel.
E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select
Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from
[Auto] to [Enabled].
F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand
taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager.
For Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Click Audio I/O, select Connector Settings

, choose

Disable front panel jack detection, and save the change by

clicking OK.
For Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Click the right-top Folder icon
, choose Disable front
panel jack detection, and save the change by clicking OK.
G. To activate the front mic.
For Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Please select Front Mic as default record device.
If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute"
icon in Front Mic of Playback portion.
For Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel.
Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as the default record
device.

System Panel Header

PLED+
PLEDPWRBTN#
GND

(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.10 No. 15)

This header accommodates

several system front panel
functions.

DUMMY
RESET#
GND
HDLEDHDLED+

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)
(see p.10 No. 14)

SPEAKER
DUMMY
DUMMY
+5V

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors

(3-pin CHA_FAN1)
(see p.10 No. 17)
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.10 No. 30)

GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED

Please connect the chassis

speaker to this header.

Please connect the fan cables

to the fan connectors and
match the black wire to the
ground pin.

GND
+12V
PWR_FAN_SPEED

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CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.10 No. 31)

1
2
3
4

GND
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

Please connect a CPU fan cable

to this connector and match
the black wire to the ground pin.

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
Pin 1-3 Connected
3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector

12

24

13

(24-pin ATXPWR1)

Please connect an ATX power

supply to this connector.

(see p.10 No. 6)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12

it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Power Connector

(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.10 No. 2)

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 8

HDMI_SPDIF Header
(see p.10 No. 24)

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+5V

13

Please connect an ATX 12V

power supply to this connector.

Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power

connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX
12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please
plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)

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GND
SPDIFOUT

HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA
card, allows the system to
con nect HDMI Digital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connect the HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card to
this header.

HDMI_SPDIF Cable

Please connect the black end (A)

of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIF header on the
motherboard. Then connect the
white end (B or C) of
HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI
VGA card.

(Optional)

B
A

A. black end

B. white end (2-pin)

+5V
SPDIFOUT
GND

SPDIFOUT
GND

blue
black

C. white end (3-pin)

SPDIFOUT
GND

blue
black

blue
black

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2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video specification,
which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such
as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video
monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI
VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header. This
motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio
output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/
LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please carefully follow the
below steps.
Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this

Step 2.

motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer to
the installation guide on page 17.
Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 10,
No. 24) on the motherboard.
Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the
HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of
HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 22.
For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to
the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause
permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.

Step 3.

Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin)
on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according
to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

white end

white end

(2-pin) (B)

(3-pin) (C)

Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector
of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the
VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong
example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI
Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for
connector usage in advance.

Step 4.

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Step 5.

Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to

HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual
of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection
procedures.
Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.

2 . 1 0 SA
SATTAII Hard Disk Setup Guide
Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below
SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not
be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable
SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to
correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your
SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode.
Western Digital
7

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the
jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.
SAMSUNG
7

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the
jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.
HITACHI
Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA
features. Please visit HITACHIs website for details:
http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard
disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not
be the same. Please visit the vendors website for the updates.

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2 . 1 1 Serial A
ATTA (SA
(SATTA) / Serial A
ATTAII (SA
(SATTAII) Hard Disks
Installation
This motherboard adopts Intel ICH7 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA
(SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks
on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to
install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.
STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboards SATAII
connector.
STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard
disk.

2 . 1 2 Driver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive
first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on
the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install
those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

2 . 1 3 Untied Overclocking TTechnology

echnology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you
enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter Overclock Mode option of
BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU
FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so
that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk
before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the
BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> during the
Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will
continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose
only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3 . 1 . 1 BIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
Main
To set up the system time/date information
Smart
To load the BIOS according to your requirements
Advanced
To set up the advanced BIOS features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
Boot
To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System
Security
To set up the security features
Exit
To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,
and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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3 . 1 . 2 Navigation Keys
Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation
key.
Navigation Key(s)
/
/
+ / <Enter>
<F1>
<F9>
<F10>
<ESC>

Function Description
Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
Moves cursor up or down to select items
To change option for the selected items
To bring up the selected screen
To display the General Help Screen
To load optimal default values for all the settings
To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.2 Main Screen

When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display
the system overview.
Main

Smart

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

System Overview
System Time
System Date

[14:00:09]
[Sat 02/07/2009]

: G31DE P1.00
: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU
E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit)
: 3000MHz
Processor Speed
Microcode Update : 6FB/B6
: 4096KB
Cache Size
BIOS Version
Processor Type

Total Memory
DDRII1
DDRII2

: 2048MB
: 1024MB/333MHz (DDRII667)
: 1024MB/333MHz (DDRII667)

Security

Exit

Use [Enter], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Time.

+Tab
F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Field
Select Field
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.
System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]
Use this item to specify the system date.

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3.3 Smart Screen

In the Smart screen, you can load the BIOS setup according to your requirements.

Main

Smart

Advanced

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

H/W Monitor
Boot

Smart Settings
Save Changes and Exit
Load BIOS Defaults
Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA)
Load Power Saving Setup Default
EZ Overclocking

Security

Exit

Exit system setup

after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting [Press Enter]

Enter
F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Go to Sub Screen
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Save
configuration changes and exit setup? Select [OK] to save the changes
and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
Load BIOS Defaults
Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used
for this operation.
Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA)
This performance setup default may not be compatible with all system
configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume
optimal default settings. F5 key can be used for this operation.
Load Power Saving Setup Default
Load power saving setup default. F6 key can be used for this operation.
EZ Overclocking
Load Optimized CPU OC Setting
This option appears only when you adopt Wolfdale E5000 series or E8000
series CPU. You can use this option to load the optiomized CPU overclocking
setting. The configuration options may be different according to the CPU you
adopt. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and
motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.

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3.4 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP
Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

Main

Smart

Advanced

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

H/W Monitor
Boot

Security

Exit

Options for CPU

Advanced Settings
WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
CPU Configuration
Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
IDE Configuration
PCIPnP Configuration
Floppy Configuration
SuperIO Configuration
USB Configuration

Enter
F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Go to Sub Screen
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

3.4.1 CPU Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
CPU Configuration
Overclock Mode
CPU Frequency (MHz)
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Boot Failure Guard
Spread Spectrum

Select the over clock

mode.
[Auto]
[133]
[100]
[Enabled]
[Auto]

Ratio Actual Value

Enhance Halt State

Intel (R) Virtualization tech.
CPU Thermal Throttling
No-Excute Memory Protection
Hyper Threading Technology
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.

[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]

+F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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Overclock Mode
Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Cnfiguration
options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized].
CPU Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

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Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.
Spread Spectrum
This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.
Ratio Status
This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this
motherboard is Locked or Unlocked. If it shows Unlocked, you will find
an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio
value of this motherboard.
Ratio Actual Value
This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this
motherboard.
Ratio CMOS Setting
If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item appear to allow you
changing the ratio value of this motherboard. If the CPU you adopt supports
EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you plan to adjust the ratio value,
please disable the option Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. in advance.
Enhance Halt State
All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported
through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no
hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor
maintains the context of the system caches.
Intel (R) Virtualization tech.
When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)
can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool
Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support
Intel (R) Virtualization Technology.
CPU Thermal Throttling
You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated. This option will be hidden if the
current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling.
No-Excute Memory Protection
No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to
the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with No Execute (NX)
Memory Protection can prevent data pages from being used by malicious
software to execute code. This option will be hidden if the current CPU
does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.

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Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium
4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating
system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft
Windows XP. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft Windows XP, or Linux
kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed
CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intels new power saving technology.
Processor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to
enable power savings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options:
[Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows XP and select
[Auto], you need to set the Power Schemes as Portable/Laptop to enable this function. If you install Windows VistaTM and want to enable this
function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the
current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..
Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system
stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to
[Disable] if above issue occurs.

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Chipset Configuration
Memory Remap Feature
DRAM Frequency
Strap FSB to MCH
Flexibility Option
DRAM tCL
DRAM tRCD
DRAM tRP
DRAM tRAS

[Disabled]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

Primary Graphics Adapter

Internal Graphics Mode Select
DVMT Mode Select
DVMT/FIXED Memory

[PCI]
[Auto]
[DVMT Mode]
[256MB]

Onboard HD Audio
Front Panel
OnBoard Lan

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]

ENABLE: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.
DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory.

+F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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Memory Remap Feature

Use this item to enable or disable memory remap feature. Configuration
options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Disabled].

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DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may also select
other value as operating frequency: [333MHz (DDRII667)], [400MHz (DDRII800)]
and [533MHz (DDRII1066)].
Strap FSB to MCH
Use this item to strap FSB to MCH. Configuration options: [Auto], [800], [1066]
and [1333]. The configuration options depend on the CPU you adopt. The
default value is [Auto].
Flexibility Option
The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for
memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].
DRAM tCL
Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration
options are [6], [5], [4], [3] and [Auto].
DRAM tRCD
This controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the
read / write command. Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM
Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto].
DRAM tRP
This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command is issued.
Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks], [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM
Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto].
DRAM tRAS
Thhis controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Configuration
options: [9 DRAM Clocks] to [18 DRAM Clocks] and [Auto].
Primary Graphics Adapter
This item shows the primary graphics adapter. The default value is [PCI].
Configuration options: [Onboard], [PCI] and [PCI Express].
Internal Graphics Mode Select
If you select [Auto], the onboard VGA will be automatically disabled when
you install VGA card; the onboard VGA will be enabled without the installation of any add-on VGA card. If you select [Enabled, 8MB] or [Enabled,
1MB], the onboard VGA will be enabled.
DVMT Mode Select
Use this option to adjust DVMT mode. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode]
and [DVMT Mode]. The default value is [DVMT Mode]. DVMT (Dynamic Video
Memory Technology) is an architecture that offers breakthrough perfor
mance for the motherboard through efficient memory utilization. In Fixed
mode, a fixed-size fragment of the system memory is allocated to the
graphics core. In DVMT mode, the graphics driver allocates memory as
needed for running graphics applications and is cooperatively using this

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memory with other system components. This item will not be used under
Windows VistaTM OS because the driver will intelligently detect physical
memory available and allocate necessary video memory.
DVMT/FIXED Memory
You are allowed to adjust the shared memory size in this item if you set
DVMT Mode Select as [DVMT Mode]. Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB]
and [Maximum DVMT].
Onboard HD Audio
Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you
select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is
plugged.
Front Panel
Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front
Panel.
OnBoard Lan
This allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard Lan feature.
CPU Voltage
Use this to select CPU Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual].
The default value of this feature is [Auto].
DRAM Voltage
Use this to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.794V],
[1.851V], [1.908V], [1.965V], [2.029V], [2.086V], [2.144V] and [2.201V].
The default value of this feature is [Auto].
NB Voltage
Use this to select NB Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.272V] and
[1.319V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].
VTT Voltage
Use this to select VTT Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.10V],
[1.20V], [1.37V] and [1.46V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].
+1.5V Voltage
Use this to select +1.5V Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.5125V]
and [1.5651V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].
Intelligent Energy Saver
Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers
unparalleled power savings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration
options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you want to enable this function,
please set this item to [Enabled]. Besides the BIOS option, you can also
choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to enable this function.
DRAM RCOMP Setting
Use this to adjust DRAM RCOMP Setting feature. Configuration options:
[Auto] and [Manual]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

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3.4.3 ACPI Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
ACPI Configuration
Suspend To RAM

[Disabled]

Restore on AC/Power Loss

Ring-In Power On
PCI Devices Power On
PS / 2 Keyboard Power On
RTC Alarm Power On

[Power Off]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

ACPI HPET Table

[Disabled]

Select auto-detect or
disable the STR
feature.

+F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
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Save and Exit
Exit

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Suspend to RAM
This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable the
Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the
system supports it.
Restore on AC/Power Loss
This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/Power
loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/Power remains off when the power
recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/Power resumes and the
system starts to boot up when the power recovers.
Ring-In Power On
Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.
PCI Devices Power On
Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the
power-soft-off mode.
PS/2 Keyboard Power On
Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.
RTC Alarm Power On
Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the
system.
ACPI HPET Table
Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is
[Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this
motherboard to submit Windows VistaTM certification.

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3.4.4 IDE Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
IDE Configuration
ATA/IDE Configuration
SATAII 1
SATAII 2
SATAII 3
SATAII 4
IDE1 Master
IDE1 Slave

[Enhanced]
[Hard Disk]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[ATAPI CDROM]
[Not Detected]

Set [Compatible]
when Legacy OS
(MS-DOS, Win NT)
device is used.
Set [Enhanced]
when Native OS
(Win2000 / XP)
is used.

+F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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ATA/IDE Configuration
Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS (Windows NT). If
native OS (Windows 2000 / XP) is installed, please select [Enhanced].
When [Compatible] is selected
Combined Option
It allows you to select between [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4], [SATA
1, SATA 3, IDE 1], and [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4]. If it is set to [SATA 1, SATA
3, IDE 1], then SATAII_2, SATAII_4 will not work. Likewise, if it is set to [IDE
1, SATA 2, SATA 4], then SATAII_1, SATAII_3 will not work.
Because Intel ICH7 south bridge only supports four IDE devices
under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA 1, SATA 2,
SATA 3, SATA 4], [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1], or [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4]
when the installed device is used with legacy OS.
[SATA 1, SATA 2,
SATA 3, SATA 4]

[SATA 1, SATA 3,
IDE 1]

[IDE 1, SATA 2,
SATA 4]

Master

SATAII 1, SATAII 2

SATAII 1

SATAII 2

Slave

SATAII 3, SATAII 4

SATAII 3

SATAII 4

IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will
use the Primary IDE Master as the example in the following instruction.

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced
Primary IDE Master
Device
Vendor
Size
LBA Mode
Block Mode
PIO Mode
Async DMA
Ultra DMA
S.M.A.R.T.

:Hard Disk
:ST340014A
:40.0 GB
:Supported
:16Sectors
:4
:MultiWord DMA-2
:Ultra DMA-5
:Supported

Type
LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32Bit Data Transfer

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Select the type

of device connected
to the system.

+F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
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Save and Exit
Exit

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TYPE
Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.
Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].
[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device.
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.
After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk
utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard
disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read
data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the
Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.
[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),
such as MO.
LBA/Large Mode
Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under
DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to
disable the LBA/Large mode.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will
enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during
each transfer.
PIO Mode
Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the hard disk timing.
DMA Mode
DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.

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S.M.A.R.T.
Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis,
and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto],
[Enabled].
32-Bit Data Transfer
Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data
transfer rate.

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Advanced PCI / PnP Settings
PCI Latency Timer
PCI IDE BusMaster

[32]
[Enabled]

Value in units of PCI

clocks for PCI device
latency timer
register.

+F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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PCI Latency Timer

The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless
the installed PCI expansion cards specifications require other settings.
PCI IDE BusMaster
Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.

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3 . 4 . 6 Floppy Configuration
In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Floppy Configuration
[1.44 MB 31 2"]

Floppy A

Select the type of

floppy drive
connected to the
system.

+F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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3.4.7 Super IO Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Configure Super IO Chipset
OnBoard Floppy Controller
Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
EPP Version
ECP Mode DMA Channel
Parallel Port IRQ

[Enabled]
[3F8 / IRQ4]
[Disabled]
[378]
[ECP + EPP]
[1.9]
[DMA3]
[IRQ7]

Allow BIOS to Enable

or Disable Floppy
Controller.

+F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.
Serial Port Address
Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],
[2E8 / IRQ3].
Infrared Port Address
Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3].
Parallel Port Address
Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it.
Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].
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Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default
value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP
version in the following item, EPP Version. Configuration options:
[Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].
EPP Version
Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9]
and [1.7].
ECP Mode DMA Channel
Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration
options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].
Parallel Port IRQ
Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options:
[IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

3.4.8 USB Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
USB Configuration
USB Controller
USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[BIOS Setup Only]

To enable or disable
the onboard USB
controllers.

+F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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USB Controller
Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.
USB 2.0 Support
Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support.
Legacy USB Support
Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four
configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup
Only]. The default value is [BIOS Setup Only]. Please refer to below
descriptions for the details of these four options:
[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.
[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

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[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and
BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility
issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.
[BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS
setup and Windows / Linux OS.

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan
speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main

Smart

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature
M / B Temperature

: 37 C / 98 F
: 27 C / 80 F

CPU Fan Speed

Chassis Fan Speed
Power Fan Speed

: 4722 RPM
: N/A
: N/A

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

:
:
:
:

CPU Quiet Fan

1.216V
3.248V
5.136V
12.091V
[Disabled]

Security

Exit

Enable/Disable
CPU Quiet Fan
Function.

F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this
option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this
option as [Enabled], you will find the items Target CPU Temperature and
Target Fan Speed appear to allow you adjusting them. The default value
is [Disabled]. You are allowed to enable this function only when you install
4-pin CPU fan.
Target CPU Temperature
The target temperature will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F.
The default value is [50 C/122 F].
Target Fan Speed
Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the
target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you
choose. The default value is [Fast]. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle]
and [Slow].

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3.6 Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.
Main

Smart

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced H/W Monitor
Boot

Boot Settings

Exit

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

Boot Settings Configuration

1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
4th Boot Device
Hard Disk Drives
Removable Drives
CD/DVD Drives

Security

[1st Floppy Device]

[HDD: PM - HDS722580VL]
[CD / DVD: 3S - CD - ROM C]
[USB]

Enter
F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Go to Sub Screen
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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3 . 6 . 1 Boot Settings Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Boot
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot From Onboard LAN
Bootup Num-Lock

[Disabled]
[On]

To enable or disable the

boot from network feature.

+F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
Boot Up Num-Lock
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock
function after boot-up.

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3.7 Security Screen

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
For the user password, you may also clear it.

Main

Smart

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Security

Exit

Install or Change the

password.

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

User Password
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password

Enter
F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Change
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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3.8 Exit Screen

Main

Smart

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security

Exit Options
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Would you like to save current setting
user defaults ?

Exit system setup

after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Save 1st User Defaults

Load 1st User Defaults
Save 2nd User Defaults
Load 2nd User Defaults
Save 3rd User Defaults
Load 3rd User Defaults

Exit

Enter
F1
F9
F10
ESC

Select Screen
Select Item
Go to Sub Screen
General Help
Load Defaults
Save and Exit
Exit

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Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Save
configuration changes and exit setup? Select [OK] to save the changes
and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
Discard Changes and Exit
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Discard changes and exit setup? Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
without saving any changes.
Discard Changes
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Discard changes? Select [OK] to discard all changes.
Would you like to save current setting user defaults?
In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults
according to your own requirements.

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Software
Supportt
Chapter 4 Sof
tware Suppor
4 . 1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 2000 /
XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware
options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only.
Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
4 . 2 Support CD Information
The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.
4 . 2 . 1 Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the
file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.
4 . 2 . 2 Drivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
4 . 2 . 3 Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard
supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.
4.2.4 Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome
to visit ASRocks website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your
dealer for further information.

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